§ 17.94.120. Permitted intrusions into required yards.

The following intrusions may project into any required yards:

A.

Fireplace structures not wider than eight feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part and exterior residential elevators not greater than three feet in depth nor wider than eight feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part.

B.

Unenclosed, uncovered porches, terraces, or landings, when not extending above the first floor of the building, may extend not more than six feet into the front yard setback, eight feet into the rear yard setback and three feet into the side yard setback. Open railing or grillwork in conformance with the International Building Code may be constructed around any such porch, terrace or landing.

C.

Planting boxes or masonry planters not exceeding 30 inches in height may extend a maximum of three feet into any required front yard.

D.

Porches, decks, platforms, walks, driveways, etc., not more than 30 inches above grade.

E.

Eaves with a maximum overhang of 30 inches.

F.

Detached accessory buildings within the rear one-third of a lot are permitted not closer than three feet to side nor ten feet to rear property lines or alleys.

(Ord. No. 3441, § 10, 11-15-2011; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2636 § 15, 5/15/1991; Ord. 2488 § 1 (part), 5/27/1988; Ord. 2238 § 13, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)